Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1562: Chapter 967: How Could One Not Compete?

"There’s one more question. If I obtain an extraordinary treasure from inside, will I be targeted by Golden Core cultivators?" Yang Zhenshan asked.

Zhongli Xiayi glanced at him with a smile, "What do you think!"

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard, well, the question he asked was quite silly.

Golden Core cultivators won’t reason with you. If you are sensible, you should offer the treasure to the Golden Core cultivator, and perhaps they might protect you a bit.

If you aren’t sensible, then being hunted down by Golden Core cultivators is your own fault.

"When will Sun Cave Heaven fall?"

"Three to five months!"

"Where?"

"Near Jade Valley!"

Yang Zhenshan was taken aback, "Jade Valley?"

"That’s right!" Zhongli Xiayi nodded.

Jade Valley is located in the southeast of Yunxiao Mountain Range, at the edge of the Wanhua Mountain Range, where there’s a sizable immortal cultivator workshop; it’s considered the fringe of White Cloud Immortal City’s influence.

White Cloud Immortal City has many forces with interests there.

"So the calamities White Cloud Immortal City faced recently are all because of this incident?" Yang Zhenshan asked.

Zhongli Xiayi slightly nodded, "The one who acted was Yellow Springs Hall. They somehow got the information early and decided to eliminate White Cloud Immortal City, their competitor, first."

"The Golden-winged Eagle Demon King also helped Yellow Springs Hall because of this, though it didn’t expect to fall at White Cloud Immortal City!"

Jade Valley belongs to White Cloud Immortal City, so naturally, White Cloud Immortal City had the advantage of proximity, but it also becomes a thorn in the side for other forces.

Yellow Springs Hall’s targeting of White Cloud Immortal City can be understood.

However~

"Isn’t Yellow Springs Hall afraid of attracting hostility from other forces?" Yang Zhenshan asked in confusion.

After all, Yellow Springs Hall is a ghost cultivator force, and ghost cultivators are not well regarded by immortal cultivators. Immortal cultivators may enslave ghost cultivators, but very few are willing to treat ghost cultivators as equals.

For instance, the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, although called a ghost sect, is not a ghost cultivator but a sect proficient in enslaving ghost cultivators.

"Ha, do they care about that?" Zhongli Xiayi said.

Yang Zhenshan thought it through, and indeed, Yellow Springs Hall has always been outside the mainstream immortal cultivation world, so naturally, they wouldn’t care about the opinions of immortal cultivators.

Moreover, obtaining resources is far more challenging for them than for immortal cultivators. This time, the fall of Sun Cave Heaven presents a rare opportunity, and any risks are worth it.

"Will Ten Thousand Treasures Store be involved by then?"

"Yes, not just Ten Thousand Treasures Store, many forces will be involved!"

"Many? Which ones?"

"Mainly forces within the Wanhua Mountain Range and also some that can reach across it," Zhongli Xiayi said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"So if you want to get involved, you must be extraordinarily cautious!"

Yang Zhenshan nodded solemnly. He finally understood the danger Zhongli Xiayi spoke of.

Forces within the Wanhua Mountain Range, and those from the east beyond Wanhua Mountain Range.

That’s no longer a matter of three or five forces, but dozens mixed together.

The Demon Court within Wanhua Mountain Range will surely be involved, along with some hidden forces there.

As for forces beyond Wanhua Mountain Range, Ten Thousand Treasures Store is one of them, along with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

These forces will certainly play a role.

Indeed, it’s Sun Cave Heaven, possibly containing things for which Golden Core cultivators would risk everything; anyone aware of the situation will likely want to try their luck.

At that time, it will surely be the realm of Golden Core cultivators, and those Foundation Establishment cultivators will probably be mere small fry.

"Then why do you plan to go back?" Yang Zhenshan remembered Zhongli Xiayi’s intention to return to Taoyuan Mountain at this time.

"Heavenly Treasure True Monarch is my brother! He doesn’t wish for me to take risks!" Zhongli Xiayi said in a flat tone.

Yang Zhenshan stared at her in surprise, "Heavenly Treasure True Monarch is your brother?"

"Is there a problem?"

"How old is Heavenly Treasure True Monarch?"

"Over three hundred years!"

Yang Zhenshan thought it over, well, it seems plausible.

A hundred-year age gap between siblings isn’t uncommon, especially when Foundation Establishment cultivators have a three hundred-year lifespan.

He just hadn’t expected Heavenly Treasure True Monarch to be so young, seemingly not long after forming his core.

He hadn’t expected Zhongli Xiayi to have such background, ah, with a Golden Core elder brother, no wonder Zhongli Xiayi has such authority in Ten Thousand Treasures Store.

"Can today’s matters be discussed publicly?" Yang Zhenshan asked again.

"Yes, though the news hasn’t spread yet, it will soon be common knowledge!" Zhongli Xiayi said.

A piece of news like this is difficult to keep secret; besides, Yellow Springs Hall’s actions against White Cloud Immortal City have already attracted significant attention, and any major force with some capability may have already caught wind.

And once even a hint is obtained, no one would abandon the pursuit.

"I understand!"

Yang Zhenshan stood and bowed, "Thank you, Daoist friend, for informing me!"

This favor he must remember.

Though he might later acquire this news from other sources, he wouldn’t get it as early or in such detail.

"Ah, I wonder if this is an opportunity or a calamity!" Zhongli Xiayi sighed.

"Opportunity or calamity, one has to venture to find out." Yang Zhenshan didn’t have too many thoughts.

He will certainly venture into Sun Cave Heaven, as it might be his best chance for Core Formation.